Name: The dancer, the singer, the cellist ... and a moment of creative magic
Uploaded: 2015-05-06T15:14:44Z
Duration: 6 min 16 s
Description: Legendary dance choreographer Bill T. Jones and TED Fellows Joshua Roman and Somi didn't know exactly what was going to happen when they took the stage at TED2015. They just knew they wanted to offer the audience an opportunity to witness creative collaboration in action. The result: An improvised piece they call "The Red Circle and the Blue Curtain," so extraordinary it had to be shared ...

Legendary dance choreographer Bill T. Jones and TED Fellows Joshua Roman and Somi didn't know exactly what was going to happen when they took the stage at TED2015. They just knew they wanted to offer the audience an opportunity to witness creative collaboration in action. The result: An improvised piece they call "The Red Circle and the Blue Curtain," so extraordinary it had to be shared ...

Bill T. Jones: The dancer, the singer, the cellist ... and a moment of creative magic

The dancer, the singer, the cellist ... and a moment of creative magic

A dialogue of movement, music, and voice reveals the essence of collaboration, as artists navigate the unpredictable path of co-creation.

The applause encapsulates not just appreciation for the performance but a recognition of the magical moments born from artistic spontaneity.

In 2015, an improvised performance, 'The Red Circle and the Blue Curtain,' showcased a raw, spontaneous burst of creativity.